Alastair Clarkson, who won just 20 of 82 games in three seasons, departs despite being contracted until end of 2027.
Why it mattersOne of AFL's most decorated coaches departing mid-contract signals instability at a club desperate to rebuild and climb the ladder.
AustraliaThree major AFL clubs are now replacing coaches for the 2027 season, continuing the league's coaching carousel and signalling structural change across the competition.
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